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Plant Manager

MAU Workforce Solutions

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for our client in Portage, WI.
As a Plant Manager, you will oversee the safe, ethical, and efficient operation of a chemical manufacturing facility while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and capital project execution. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
Shift Information
  • Portions of the plant operate on a 24/7 schedule
  • Other areas operate 24 hours per day, 5 days per week
  • Occasional weekend production required
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience leading managers and hourly employees in a chemical or similar manufacturing environment
  • Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Project management experience involving the installation of new equipment, including reactors and systems, within an existing facility using capital expenditure funding
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities
  • Working knowledge of ISO Quality and Environmental Standards
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
General Requirements
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Operational Excellence, safety, and continuous improvement practices
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and government regulations
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills
  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate data from multiple sources and make informed decisions
  • Ability to align teams with strategic goals
  • Financial acumen to improve material usage, plant costs, and volume management
  • Experience in plant leadership within a manufacturing organization, preferably in the chemical industry
  • Experience with process improvement and engineering
  • Experience managing capital projects
  • Knowledge of Process Safety Management
  • Experience with talent acquisition and employee development
Essential Functions
  • Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct while representing the company
  • Maintain high standards in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental stewardship, and quality
  • Foster a culture of safety and teamwork through employee engagement
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental requirements while advancing sustainability initiatives
  • Ensure timely delivery of products that meet customer quality requirements
  • Leverage available resources to continuously improve safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, cost, and operational efficiency
  • Implement a Daily Management System to track, report, and review key operational KPIs with business and division leadership
  • Support strategic plans and objectives for the businesses served by the facility
  • Develop processes to scale and implement new products
  • Manage labor relations in accordance with company policies
  • Maintain inventory within established limits to support short-term and seasonal demand
  • Prepare and maintain records required to manage and control operations
  • Hire, train, and adjust staffing levels to meet sales demand while maintaining budget and standard cost targets
  • Lead capital projects that strengthen health, safety, sustainability, infrastructure, cost reduction, new product development, and capacity expansion
  • Provide leadership and direction to managers and employees through performance management, coaching, recognition, performance reviews, salary planning, career development discussions, and relationship-building initiatives
  • Drive employee engagement and accountability to achieve operational goals and business results
Working Conditions
  • Chemical manufacturing facility environment
  • Site currently undergoing a capital expansion project
  • Facility includes operations running continuously on varying production schedules
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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